Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-11
NOW WASHINGTON ENTERTAINED.
Lscturing His steward ON the Evils of
ENtraNAgnnce-The First Shad.

NOW WASHINGTON ENTERTAINED.
Escturing His Steward ON the Evils OF
Extrayaganoe-The First shad.
Gen. Washington entertained very
freely before he became president, and
The milk of 100 cows was not enough to
supply the butter used at his Mount Ver-
non home. He was more economical in
the management of his presidential table,
and George Washington Parkc CuSts re-
lates how severely he lectured his steward
On the evils of extravagance in looking
over his expense accounts, which le made
him present To him weekly. The steward
was man by the name of Fraunces, who
loved Washington greatly, and who had
Q high idea of the state he should main
tain. At the end of each weekly lecture
he would go off crying and promising
amendment. but at the same time he
would nutter: "Nell. he may discharge
me il he will, but while he is the presi-
dent and | am his steward his establish
ment shall lie supplied with the best the
whole country can afford"
President Washington was great lover
of fish. HIe always ate Goldfish ON Satur-
day while he was the executive, 10 COM
pliment New England, whose fishing in
dustry at that time played a much more
important part in its economy than it
does now. Certain New England ladies',
of Philadelphia, who had a special way
of cooking Goldfish. were accustomed TO
send him enough for his table uu this day
- u'h.tr N,y,.ttlI ,tFr,Y ~ nm
In cloths aS soon as it was taken from the
fire and hurry it off to the presidents
house. so that Il arrived as hot as though
from his own kitchen.
One Febns ~ large shad was caught
In the Delaware in advance Of the season
and was brought To the market. Fraunces
saw il, and, regardless of cost, at once
seized upon i for the presidents table.
When il vas brought into the dining
room Washington, noting its savory odor,
asked:
.What fish is that?'
"a shad"' replied Fraunces, excitedly.
"a very line shad! / knew your excel
lsncy was extravagantly fond OF this fish
and was 50 fortunate as 10 procure this
one in the market-a solitary one. sir,
and the first of the season. -
1.-The price, sir: The price? The
price. sir." demanded Washington,
sterny.
"Thrcc-three-three dollars" stam-
mered the steward.
Take il away! Take it away, sir!
Eaid Washington. 1T shall never be
said that my table sets such an example
of luxury and extravaganza"
And SO the $3 fish was taken from the
room. to he devoured by the servants.
President Washington's cook was a
character of the time. He was a handy
Legged negro, named Hercules. who made
$500 year out of his perquisites of the
aops Of the presidents kitchen. Every
afternoon he would strut forth from the
front door," SAYS Mr.. Gusts. dressed as
extravagantly as any dandy Of the time,
and would take promenade ON the fash
tonable thoroughfare Of colonial Phila-
delphia. lie wore blue coat with a
velvet collar, pair of fancy knee breeches
and shoes with extravagant silver buckles.
Thus attired, with a cooked hat upon his
head and gold headed cane in his hand,
he strutted up and down among the beaux
and bellies until the stroke Of the clock re.
minded him that he must hurry OFT 10 the
kitchen and prepare the evening meal. "
President WaShington's dinners were
rather still affairs. But little extra prep
aration was made for transient guests.
An English Traveller. who breakiaStCd with
Washington in 1894, during the latter
part of his second presidential term, SAYS
the breakfast consisted Of sliced tongue.
tea and coffee. dry toast and bread and
butter. The only expensive piece of fur
niture upon the table was a silver urn for
hot water. There was but one servant.
and Mrs. Washington made the tea and
coffee herself. Throughout his life
Washington ate but light breakfasts. and
in his old age this meal was made of In.
dian cakes. honey and tea. lie always
dressed for dinner. and dlncd about 3.
He ate heartily. but was very careful of
his diet. He always had wine at dinner.
and drank at dessert four or five glasses
OF Madeira. His only toast was, IAN
orr Friends" He ate n light tea. but
no supper. and was usually in bad by 10
o'clock.-Frank g. Carpenter in Lippin-
colts Magazine.
Great Actors Children.
In mentioning Modieska's exquisite art
] am reminded that her only child, a son,
has not inherited any Of his mothers